Yvonne's Blog - Yvonne Lefort, MA

I was recently interviewed on how to Toot Your Own Horn. This basically means, how to talk about yourself without bragging. This is an important skill in the U.S., especially if you're looking for a job, either paid or unpaid. Please share your comments after you read the article. Thanks! ... See MoreSee Less

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I will be teaching an online resume workshop next Friday, Feb. 11 from 9:30-11:30am for a French expat organization called San Francisco Bay Accueil. If you missed my last resume workshop and would like to join this one, please register now. There's a nominal fee unless you are a member of San Francisco Bay Accueil ... See MoreSee Less

Back to Business - 'HOW TO WRITE AN AMERICAN-STYLE RESUME AND COVER LETTER"

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Comment écrire un CV à l'américaine

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Register for my upcoming workshop on "Clarifying Your Skills" if you are a UC Berkeley spouse/partner, grad student, postdoc or visiting scholar. This 2-hour workshop will be on October 21 from 11am-1pm and will be held on Zoom. See below for more information and to register! ... See MoreSee Less

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If you are looking for a job in the USA, you might want to sign up for this event on October 12! I will be speaking on the topic of creating an elevator pitch and interviewing skills. There will be other topics as well, and you can attend as many webinars as you want. They're free! ... See MoreSee Less

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Tips and advice from our experts to get you ready for your job search and potential future interviews!

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Just came across this very useful and thorough job search guide "The Expat's Guide to Finding a Job in the U.S." on the website of the French American Chamber of Commerce in Philadelphia.

If you'd like individual help with your job search, please feel free to contact me for a free 20-minute consultation. ... See MoreSee Less

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: German Instructor, San Francisco

The German School of San Francisco is seeking teachers and teacher assistants with language proficiency at native speaker level who have training and/or experience with children/youth age 3 and up.
Classes are held in-person on Saturday mornings, starting September 2021.
Participation in teacher meetings and continuing education workshops are paid for by the school. If you are interested, please e-mail moc.loohcsnamregnull@lapicnirp ... See MoreSee Less

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What are people from other countries most shocked by when they move to the USA? This article made me, as an American, think about things that I hadn't thought of.
If you're from another country, what were some of your initial culture shocks after you arrived in the USA? ... See MoreSee Less

From kids with braces to stores selling guns, people share the biggest culture shocks they experienced in the US

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Foreigners are often shocked when Americans try to make small talk.

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